WHEELS AND AXLES SUBARL. M MECHANISM AND FUNCTION 2 1, Front Axle 2 2, Rear Axle 4 1992 3,_Disc Wheel Cap 6 ‘8 SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE D, 7 © COMPONENT PARTS 10 1. Front Axle 10 2. Rear Axle (4WD) " Ss E RVI CE 'W SERVICE PROCEDURE .. |. Front Axle see MANUAL en . Rear Axle (FWD) |. Front and Rear Drive Shafts Half Wheel Cap .. Full Wheel Cap Steel Wheel and Tire Aluminum Wheel... Wheel Balancing 1.1. 10, Installation of Wheel Assembly to Vehicle 11. Tire Rotation .. PENT aeys nce 3B4-2 mao} WHEELS AND AXLES M MECHANISM AND FUNCTION 1. Front Axle A; GENERAL The inboard end of the axle shaft is connected to the transmission via a constant velocity joint (Double Offset Joint: DOJ) which provides flexible capabilities in the longitudinal direction while the outboard end is sup- ported by taper roller bearings located inside the hous- ing via @ under cut free joint (UFJ) which features ¢ large operating angle. Since the drive shaft employs constant velocity joints it provides smooth, even rotation of the drive wheels without any vibration, The bearing utilizes a preloaded, tapered roller unit design. ‘The hub is fitted to the tapered roller bearing inside the housing. The UFJ's spindle is “serration-fitted” to the hub and is clinched to it with axle nuts, After front axle parts have been repaired, toe-in should be adjusted. ‘The dise rotor is an external mounting type. Itis secured ‘together with the disc wheel using hub bolts to facilitate maintenance of the disc rotor. Non-adjustable Housing 1004 (Double Ortst Joint) Battle plate Hub bolt Fig. 7 pesraWHEELS AND AXLES {M1B1]_ 4-2 maintenance, Itprovides the maximum operating angle FRONT DRIVE SHAFT of 23° and can also be moved in the axial direction. ‘The constant-velocity joint on the differential side is a The constant-velocity joint on the tire side is an double offset (DOJ) type can be extrawide, undercut free type (UFJ) which provides a for maximum operating angle of 50°, urs pos rl Transmission ide Axleside => ) = Fig. 2 1. CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERCUT-FREE JOINT (UFJ) ‘The component parts of the UFJ are the same as those used with the BU; however, the only difference between the two occurs in the shape of the track where the torque transmission ball rolls. The Bu's track is an are typ from the cross-sectional contour) while the UFJ's track is a combination of a straight line and arc, ‘When viewed from the axial center of the shaft, the UFJ has no undercut (shown by shaded area) portions so that it’s bending angle can be increased, ‘The UFJ has undergone modifications to increase the ball diameter and redesign the joint interior. Although its maximum bending angle is increased to 60° (rather than 46.5° for the BJ}, the UFJ is at least at strong and dura- ble as the BU. Gu Gauge ‘Ball * oe eae Outer ace Ane 958 Ei 84576 Fig. 3IM2a1] 2. Rear Axle A: GENERAL 1. 4WwD ‘The inboard end of the axle shaft is connected to the transmission via a constant velocity joint (Double Offset Joint: DOJ) which provides flexible capabilities in the longitudinal direction. The outboard end is supported by taper roller bearings located inside the housing via a bell joint (BJ) which features a large operating angle. Since the drive shaft employs constant velocity joints, it provides smooth, even rotation of the drive wheels without any vibration, ing is @ preloaded, non-adjustable tapered type. WHEELS AND AXLES ‘The hub is fitted to the tapered roller bearing inside the housing. The BV's spindle is “serration-fitted” to the hub and is clinched to it with axle nuts. The disc rotor is externally mounted to facilitate main- tenance. Hub bolts and axle nuts are also used to secure the front axle. 2. FWD ‘The hub and bearing ere combined as a single unit and cannot be disassembled. The bearing is an angular con- tact ball type which does not require preload adjust- ment. The dise rotor is externally mounted to facilitate main- tenance. <4w0 vehicle oO Beating Hu ‘Axe out Olt sea 1 (Gall Join ub urit lene washer Hub bolt Hub sp Spindle housing FWD venicle @ © (0) : : © Fig. 4WHEELS AND AXLES [M2B0]_4-2 B: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ‘The constant-velocity joint on the differential side double offset type (DOJ) which can be disassembl for maintenance, It provides the maximum operating angle of 23° and can be moved in the axial direction. The constent-velocity joint on the tire side is a bell type (BJ) which provides @ maximum operating angle of 46, Differential sido Teeside ‘Double offee type joint (D0) tt type joint (83) Fig. 64-2 IM3A1] WHEELS AND AXLES 3. Disc Wheel and Wheel Cap GENERAL 1. DISC WHEEL (Steel) 14x57 84570 Fig. 6 2, ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL Fig. 7 3. HALF CAP ‘The half cap Is engaged by snapping its eight pawls into the grooves on the flange located in the center of the steel wheel, The half cap can be installed by pushing it on with both hands and removed by prying it off with a lever (fur- ished with tool kit). C20 69 4.005} Fig. 8 4, FULL WHEEL CAP The full wheel cap is engaged with the rim by means of, its eight wire-spring legs. It can be installed by pushing it on with both hands and removed by prying it off with a lever (furnished with tool kit), Fig. 9WHEELS AND AXLES ) S SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA A: SPECIFICATIONS 1. TIRE & WHEEL SIZE Frontend Roar Rim offset | PCD mm ‘Spare Te ° ace | Rimaze | Minot | Fe Tesanie 18EHR13 | 13 x 5.008 100 (3.94) sopra e2s| 13 x 6) | 5°{1.97) dia, teers eas TaToR4 ue tax ty snavons| “AS9 | asrexn | 121880 | cameo ' Le | roman I7E/PORE ‘roar tires » ora ive Tearonta tex 6s om 100 (089 swaronie| 148 | asean | aa feet 18 x GJ | 55 (2.17) Piatt eee eee eee 2. TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE [SOA2] 4.2 H P.C.D.= 100 mm (8.94 in} 481 Fig. 10 Tro se Tan ion fe 2101.99 somos fitwepoan lana dor Sudon Station Wagon ‘{76/70R14 048 Ft: 210 (2.1, 30) 176/70R14 647 Rr: 200 (2.0, 29) trevor ge : » 186/70R14 87H Fe: 210 (2.4, 30) testa aa fea ‘or Soden Tuo _osreues ov fe nei 29 Tero maOeL a rnoeT 30 Touring Wagon 188/70R14 88H Rr: 200 (2.0, 20) Re; 290 (2.3, 33) Fe R03, 29 F201 Tearing Wagon Tub zowreants OW reno a0 Reaeiey oa4-2. [SOA3} WHEELS AND AXLES FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY SHAT ood type oon sha ASSY | No. ot deaiaton pea | Ptano® tween ere" | Gama (0) focuses dings on shaft mm (in) mm {in} aC ion 091219) HB 008 Fa eras 2 we) 271001) 725 (0898) 2 B7AC-25 2 (Two) 277 (10.91) 22.5 (0,886) 26 AC 3 tiveo) 20 1028) 241096 = Identtietion groove ws Loam Th Lh © : ‘i as 88 ace Fig. 11 4, REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (4WD) ‘SHAFT Distance betwoon inner Diameter (0) mm (i Type ne hat A881 | No ot anttcaon ea: | eet noe (0) mm (rd Inge ‘mm tin) Dr De B2ACRH a 308 (11.87) 24 (0.94) ‘@2ACLH ee 208 (1.57) Aare 21.2 (0835) S7AC-RH 277 (1081) 25 (0.98) ‘S7ACLH fee 267 (1051) een 2222 (78)) WHEELS AND AXLES 'soB0)_4-2 5. APPLICATION TABLE Power unit roeane eee Rear drive shaft oar SAT war wo Te00ee e7A023 ACH AC = 2000 Hub unit Beto 6) Install disc brake ASSY to back plete. Tightening torque: 46 — 58 Nom (4.7 — 5.9 kg-m, 34 — 43 ft-lb) Drum brake: Perform steps 7) through 10). 7) Completely clean br 1e connection. Using @ flare-nut wrench, connect pipe to wheel cylinder. 8) Connect parking brake cable to lever. 9) Install brake drum on hub unit. 10) Bleed air from brake system. (Ref. to 4-4 [W15B0},) 11) Tighten axle nut using a socket wrench, and lock Fig, 82 securely. E: INSTALLATION 1) Connect rear spindle ASSY to strut ASSY, Tightening torque: 132 — 162 Nem (13.5 — 16.5 kg-m, 98 — 119 ft-lb) Use a now self-locking nut. 2) Connect rear spindle ASSY to trailing link ASSY. Tightening torque: {98 — 127 Nem (10.0 — 13.0 kg-m, 72 — 94 ft-lb) Use a new self-locking nut. Tightening torque 167 — 206 Nem (17 — 21 kg-m, 123 — 152 ft-lb) 8. Use e new axle nut. b. Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on vehicle. If whee! is installed and comes in contact with ground when axle nut is loose, wheel bearings may be damaged. ¢. Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel beering. 12) Install O-ring to hub cap flange, and install hub cap by lightly tapping it with a plastic-faced hammer. 13) Install wheel and tighten wheel nuts to specified torque. ear spindle / Tightening torque (Wheel nut): "78 — 98 Nem (8.0 — 10.0 kg-m, 68 — 72 ft-Ib) 4, Front and Rear Drive Shafts ‘A: REMOVAL 1, FRONT DRIVE SHAFT 1) Disconnect ground cable from battery. a 4.100! 2) Jack up vehicle, support it with sefety stands (rigid Fig. 83 3) Connect rear spindle ASSY to lateral link ASSY. Tightening torque: 118 — 157 Nem (12.0 — 16.0 kg-m, 87 — 116 ft-lb) rocks), and remove front wheel cap and wheels. 3) Unlock axle nut. 4) Remove axle nut using a socket wrench. Bo eure to loosen and retighten exte nut after remov- ing wheel from vehicle, Failure to follow this rule may damage whee! bearings. Use new self-locking nut. Disc brake: Perform steps 4) through 6). 4) Connect end of parking brake cable. 5) Install disc rotor to hub unit. 5} Remove transverse link from front crossmember. Discard old axle nut, Replace with a new one, 6) Remove spring pin which secures transmission spin- dle to DOJ. Use a new spring pin. 28WHEELS AND AXLES. {W4a2]_ 4.2 Discard old self-locking nut, Replace with a new one, 7) Remove bolts which secure trailing link ASSY to rear housing. Discard old self-locking nut. Replace with a new one. 8) Remove spring pin which secures rear differential spindle to DOJ. Discard old spring pin. Replace with a new one. cla mp. 8) Remove front shaft ASSY. If it is hard to remove, use a PULLER (927070000). ©. Be careful not to damage oil seal lip when removing front drive shaft. b. When front drive shaft is to be replaced, also roplace inner oil seal. Fig. 86 10) Disengage BJ from housing splines, and remove rear drive shaft ASSY. If it is hard to remove, use a PULLER (927070000). 8. Be careful not to damage oil seal lip when removing rear drive shaft. 'b, When rear drive shaft is to be replaced, also replace inner oil seal with a new one. Fig. 85 2, REAR DRIVE SHAFT 1) Disconnect ground cable from battery. 2) Jack up vehicle, and remove rear wheel cap and wheels, Be sure to loosen end retighten axle nut after remov- ing wheel from vehicle. Failure to follow this rule mey damage wheel bearings. 3) Unlock axle nut. 84-605 | 4) Remove exle nut using @ socket wrench. Fig. 87 5) Remove stabilizer clamp. 6) Remove bolts which secure lateral link ASSY to rear housing. PULLER 29[wapo] B: DISASSEMBLY 1) Straighten bent claw of larger end of DOJ boot. 2) Loosen band by means of screwdriver or pliers with care of not damaging boot. 16-198 Fig. 88 3) Remove boot band on the small end of DOJ boot in the same manner. 4) Remove the larger end of DOJ boot from DOJ outer race. 5) Pry and remove round eirclip located at the neck of DOJ outer race with a screwdriver. Fig. 89 6) Take out DOJ outer race from shaft ASSY. 1 Outer ace 2 Grease Ba.s16| Fig. 90 WHEELS AND AXLES 7) Wipe off grease and take out balls. 8. Disassemble exercising care not to lose bolls (6 pes}. b. The grease is 8 special grease (grease for constant- velocity joint). Do not confuse with other greases. 8) To remove the cage from the inner race, turn the cage by a half pitch to the track groove of the inner race and shift the cage. 9) Remove snap ring, which fixes inner race to shaft, by using special pliers. 10) Take out DOJ inner race. 11) Take off DOJ cage from shaft and remove DOJ boot, Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyltape to prevent boot from scratches. 12) Remove UFJ/BJ boot in the same procedure as steps 1) t0 3). 13) Thus, disassembly of axle is completed, but UF/BJ is unable to be disassembled, C: INSPECTION Check the removed parts for damage, wear, corrosion and etc, If faulty, repair or replace. 1) DOJ (Double Offset Joint) Check seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and excessive play. 2) Shaft Check excessive bending, twisting, damage and wear. 3) UFJ (Under cut Free Joint) Check seizure, corrosion, damage and excessive play. 4) Boot Check for wear, warping, breakage or scratches. 5) Grease Check for discoloration oF fluidity. D: ASSEMBLY Use specified gre UFJ on BJ sid Molylex No. 2 (P/N 723223010) or Sunlight TB2-A DOJ side: ‘AT model — VU-3A702 (Yellow) MT model — Molylex No. 2 (P/N 723223010) or Sunlight TB2-A 1) Install BJ boot in specified position, and fil it with 60 to 70 9 (2.12 to 2.47 02) of specified groas 2) Place DOJ boot at the center of shaft. Be sure to wrap shaft splines with vinyltape to prevent boot from scratches. 3) Insert DOJ cage onto shaft, Insert the cage with the cut-out side facing the shaft ‘end, since the cage has an orientation. 30